polyolefins
Performance Polypropylene: New Grades Tackle 'Engineering' Applications & Sustainability
New versions of this ultra-versatile material compete with more expensive ‘engineering’ resins and enhanced sustainability in applications from automotive and E&E to packaging, consumer goods and building construction.
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PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Candy
With an AAGR of 11.8%, PE resin consumption is anticipated to reach 52.9 million lb in this market by 2022.
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General Polymers Further Expands Thermoplastic Distribution Network in North America
Fast-growing General Polymers’ geographic reach beefed up in Western Midwest.
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SPE ACCE 2020 Virtual Event to Feature Lanxess' Technical Director as First Keynote Speaker
Lanxess’ Jose Chirino to present a roadmap for future mobility with a discussion on automotive plastics and polymer composites.
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Testing: Thickness Measurement & Dimensional Gauging in One System for Plastic Containers
Agr’s Gawis 4D all-in-one system is well suited for measuring PE, PP and PET containers and preforms.
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Albis Plastics Separated Distribution and Compounding Businesses
Albis’ compounding business now operating as Mocom, a separate company from Albis resin distribution.
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Materials: Glass and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PP for Automotive
Borealis brings its Fibremod PP technology to North America which boasts flexible designs with reduced weight and cost in automotive applications,
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Commodity Resin Prices Rebound
Resurgence in exports, stronger domestic demand, higher feedstock costs push prices back up for PE, PP, PS, PVC—but not PET.
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Aptar Food + Beverage Launches PP Seafood Packaging System that Maintains Quality and Freshness
Aptar’s new SeaWell Seafood PP packaging system contains a 100% food-contact-safe absorbents blend.
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New to Using Color Concentrates? Follow These Tips to Improve Results
With a focus on highly loaded color concentrates, here is a guide for processors of rigid packaging and building products on how to specify the appropriate colorant for these applications.
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